Marshall Acton II Bluetooth Review
At $249, the Acton II is the smallest and least expensive of the three newly announced Marshall Bluetooth speakers. (Reviews of the Stanmore II Bluetooth and the Woburn II Bluetooth are forthcoming.) By many standards, however, the Acton II Bluetooth is fairly large. If you like the look of Marshall amps, you'll like the design and details here. The Acton II Bluetooth is powerful and has adjustable bass and treble knobs. There's no speakerphone, however, and this is not a portable speaker like many sub-$300 wireless models are. It delivers mostly solid audio performance, though at top volumes we experienced some distortion issues on deep bass tracks.
Design
Measuring 6.3 by 10.3 by 5.9 inches (HWD) and weighing in at 4.5 pounds, the Acton II Bluetooth is available in black or white models, with a fairly real-looking grain leather patina covering much of the top and side panels. The front face is a tweed-covered grille with the Marshall logo displayed in handsome cursive. If you li...
The Marshall Acton II Bluetooth speaker delivers a rich, balanced sound signature, but it can distort on tracks with deep bass.
Powerful, balanced overall sound signature; Handsome design; Built-in bass and treble knobs
Distorts on tracks with deep bass at top volumes; Unattractive back panel; No included accessories